October 26, 201712:00 pm

Library, W.E.B. Du Bois, 2601

In the late fifteen years, the demographics of the Los Angeles paparazzi transitioned from a labor force of white men to predominantly Latino men. Through the lens of the photographers, Vanessa Diaz explores the invisability of Latinx labor, stereotypes around immigration, and the relationship between media, politics, and celebrity in the er of the reality star presidency.

October 26, 20177:30 pm

Fine Arts Center Bezanson Recital Hall

In a tradition of hosting challenging exhibitions organized by student curators, the UMCA presents an exhibition of African art drawn from the collection of Charles Derby, a UMass alumnus who has been collecting since the 1970s alongside an exhibition of painted flags of Africa by the renowned African American artist Fred Wilson.

Wilder Hall, 005

Using False Color images that map entire color palettes relative to the spread of given data points, engineers, scientists and designers are able to see through walls, evaluate temperatures and examine gradations of stress and strain deep inside a structural member.

October 8—October 28, 2017 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Olver Design Building, Gallery

"Walking on Rock and Water," crafted by Rhonda Smith, presents large abstract paintings inspired by the ancient relationship between rock and water. The exhibit reception will be held on Sunday, Oct. 15th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

October 15—November 3, 2017 1:00 pm-6:00 pm

Hampden Gallery

"On Hands and Knees," by Laurie M. Goddard, presents encaustic and mixed media works created from real and imaginary game boards. The exhibit reception will be held Sunday, Oct. 15th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.